Another Beautiful Morning!
I woke up with a headache behind my eyes this morning so I got up and took my medicine and grabbed a cup of coffee. Tim, Connie, Joe and the kids left on Wednesday so I've been trying to clean the house to get ready for our next company. The cleaning has been going slow. I pulled the bedding, towels and rugs from the camper also. Peggy comes this morning from Ames. Looking forward to see her.
I've been babysitting the granddaughters yesterday and today. They both have a runny nose and have been coughing. Even with the cold/allergies they have both been really good.
The greatest gift God gives me is the present. I will enjoy each and everyday...I give my mind to where I'm at. I live in the present and enjoy every day of my life...I do everything unto the Lord. Thank you Lord...I am grateful for all the good things in my life.
I am so thankful for all I can do...
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Today's Bible Study
The Gift of Forgiveness
By Charles Stanley
Read | Colossians 3:12-17
Webster defines gift as “something given to show friendship, affection, support, etc.” Using this definition, it seems logical to give gifts only to people we love, not to those who hurt or abuse us. Yet Scripture clearly tells us to offer one of the greatest possible gifts—forgiveness—to those who mistreat us.
To forgive means “to give up all claims to punish or exact a penalty for an offense.” No strings or conditions can be attached, or else it ceases to be a pardon. Ephesians 2:8-9 expands on this by contrasting the gift of salvation with works. Neither salvation nor forgiveness can be earned; both must be freely given. God granted us forgiveness, which we did not deserve and could not earn. And in much the same way, we are to release every offender from any form of penalty.
Unforgiveness is emotional bondage that consumes minds with memories of offenses, distorts emotions with revenge, and fills hearts with churning unrest. Its tentacles reach deep into the soul, affecting both spiritual and physical health. But the one who chooses to put on love and offer forgiveness is ready to receive the peace of Christ. Let God’s Word help you release hurt and anger into His caring hands—then watch as vengeful thoughts are transformed into praise and gratitude to the Lord.
Thankfully, the gift of pardon is not something we have to manufacture in ourselves. This present is wrapped in the love of God and tied with the red ribbon of Christ’s sacrifice. It is freely given to us by the Savior, and our job is simply to pass it on to others.
Looking forward to another great day...
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